Documents Required for International Interims

Passport

Participants must be in possession of a valid United States passport.

NOTE: If you already have a passport, check to see when it expires. In order to meet the entry requirements of most countries, the passport needs to be valid through July 31, 2009.

Application for a passport is filed by appearing in person at the nearest county courthouse or in a federal building where such is available. A representative of Rice County will visit St. Olaf College in October for on-campus applications.

Two passport pictures and a certified copy of your birth certificate must be presented at the time of application. You will be notified of dates when pictures will be taken on campus. A certified copy of your birth certificate may be obtained by writing to the clerk of court in the county of your birth.

Passports will reach applicants approximately six weeks after the date of application.

NOTE: If you are not a US Citizen, please notify the International & Off-Campus Studies Office as soon as you are accepted to your program so that office staff can check to see if additional documentation is needed.

Visas

Certain countries require an entry visa. Participants will be advised by International & Off-Campus Studies regarding visa application and picture requirements.

Inoculations
Certain inoculations will be recommended for Interims in Asia and Latin America . Specific information on inoculations and where and when to obtain them will be given to program participants as soon as it is available.

Travel Insurance
St. Olaf College 's liability policy includes an International Travel/ Accident policy that covers registered students while they are on an international program. This policy does not take the place of your current health insurance program but it does provide coverage for some things that regular health insurance may not cover, such as Emergency Medical Evacuation, Emergency Family Travel, etc. More specific information will be provided to students in the fall.